When selecting a conventional reel for bottom fishing, consider features such as line capacity, gear ratio, and drag strength
Without fear of getting snagged For Shaky Heads that weigh ounce or more, I recommend using a 76 medium-heavy casting rod combined with a baitcasting reel that has a moderate gear ratio
Tim is pushing the fiberglass envelop to new limits with Echos 8-foot Bad Ass Glass (B.A.G.) Quickshot, a superb series of glass rods designed for making quick casts to tarpon, bonefish, snook and reds
Reel works very smoothly, perfect reel for float fishing
That said, if you can afford only one rod, line it with a fast-sinking line, since it will be the line used the majority of the time